Broad River
Beginning in the North Carolina Blue Ridge near Chimney Rock, the Broad flows south-southeast into South Carolina's Piedmont, through Sumter National Forest and a string of small hydro impoundments, ending at Columbia.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Broad River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 150 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Blue Ridge near Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Mouth | Joins the Saluda to form the Congaree at Columbia, South Carolina |
| State | South Carolina |
Lake Lure dam, Gaston Shoals, Ninety Nine Islands, Neal Shoals, Parr Shoals and the Columbia Canal dam are on the river.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Broad River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Broad River in South Carolina ↗ · Bait shops near the Broad River in South Carolina ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- South Carolina: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ↗
Facts from Broad River (Wikipedia) ↗